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WPTF Morning News

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The WPTF Morning News airs weekdays from 5-9 a.m. ET. Each morning, you will receive local and national news, sports, entertainment, and live traffic reports, along with interviews regarding local news that matters, with a focus on showcasing local businesses and people. Plus, the crew will assure to give you fun and entertaining segments to keep you tuned in all morning long!

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6:48

2/1/2024 Reverend Dr. Jonathan Augustine

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2024/02/01

Today is the beginning of Black History Month, Reverend Dr. Jonathan Augustine has been a strong advocate for racial reconciliation and determined to bring all kinds of people together. His church is hosting a number of events and guest speakers this month in celebration of black history. He tells Jon Champion and Tony Rigsby all about them.

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6:06

1/31/2024 Kathy Hastings, North Carolina State...

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2024/01/31

Now that we are into the second semester for high school students a lot of them are really starting to get serious about college, the application process and all that comes with it, here to provide some help to those students and their families is Kathy Hastings, Director for Outreach and Communication at the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority.

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6:14

1/31/2024 Talk of the Town - Ann Burlingame

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2024/01/31

In celebration of National Children's Dental Health Month, Wake County Public Health is teaming up with Wake County Public Libraries to launch a new program that gives kids something to smile about. Books & Smiles promotes the importance of the three B's before bedtime: brush, book and bed. Join Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to talk about it is Ann Burlingame the Wake County Deputy Library Director.

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4:19

1/31/2024 CBS Mallary Analyst Jeff McCausland

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2024/01/31

Recently three US soldiers were killed on the boarder between Syria and Jordan and many have been wondering what will the US's response to this be. These events happening all the Houthi rebel's have been attacking ships in the Red Sea. This has been raising concerns about if the US will get deeper into the conflict and if other country's, such as Iran, are involved. To talk about it more is CBS Mallary Analyst Jeff McCausland.

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6:16

1/31/2024 Brian Strong, Director of North Carolina...

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2024/01/31

The North Carolina state parks system welcomed more than 20.1 million visitors in 2023 and acquired over 2,890 acres of new land, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. Visitation at state parks increased by 4% — more than 755,000 — from 2022 and Here to talk more about our state parks is Brian Strong, Director of North Carolina State Parks.

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4:48

1/30/2024 Talk of the Town - Buddy Gupton

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2024/01/30

It is Garners turn to be on "Talk of the Town" Buddy Gupton talks with Jon Champion about new businesses, their expanding downtown, and the amenities that garner has to offer.

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4:29

1/30/2024 Benjy Capps - Miracle League

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2024/01/30

Miracle League has been giving special needs kids and adults the opportunity to enjoy a baseball. The league has been around for many years and has done everything they can in order to support those for face adversity when it comes to sports. Benjy Capps, the Executive Director of Miracle League, joins Jon Champion and Chris Edwards.

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5:51

1/30/2024 Irene Brooks - No Place Like Home Senior...

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2024/01/30

Irene Brooks has been helping to people with dementia, and training families to help loved ones care for those in their family in need under the origination, No Place Like Home Senior Services. Her and her team strive to find the beast care team for their clients that suite the patient needs. She talks more with Jon Champion and Chris Edwards.

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16:33

1/30/2024 Gov. Candidate Dale Folwell

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2024/01/30

Dale Folwell, republican candidate for Governor, is saying that "counterfeit conservative" are causing issues for the state and that the republican party needs to get back to their roots and their beliefs in order to sway independent voters. He also criticizes his fellow candidates for refusing to participate in a debate. A big issue he is planning on taking on is health care across the state and modifying state health plans as well as taking on the drug companies he is calling "Cartels". He talks

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6:10

1/29/2024 Jill Schlesinger

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2024/01/29

Tax season opens today, there have been some changes going on that could potentially change how much some people in some tax brackets may get back. Jill Schlesinger discusses this and the advantages to paperless filing.

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5:36

1/29/2024 Talk of the Town - Savannah Gilliland

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2024/01/29

Hillsborough Police Department’s new social worker is finding innovative ways to positively impact the community’s most vulnerable residents. Savannah Gilliland became the town’s first social worker in October 2023, with the goal of helping to build a stronger connection between the Police Department and the larger community. She Joins Chris Edwards and Jon Champion on the WPTF Morning Show.

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4:32

1/29/2024 Jay Ratliff

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2024/01/29

Our top aviation story's, bees took over an aircraft, and a rise in illegal immigration though airports. Jay Ratliff has more.

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4:46

1/29/2024 Craig Losurdo

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2024/01/29

Craig Losurdo has been helping disabled veterans in need of different amanitas around their house for over 20 years. They are currently looking for donors and and possibly starting a non-profit to help assist local disabled veterans. Craig speaks with Jon Champion and Chris Edwards about his company and all the work they've done and what their plans are to continue helping out local veterans.

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13:23

1/29/2024 Bill Graham

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2024/01/29

Republican governor candidate Bill Graham has a long conversation with Chris Edwards and Jon Champion about what his goals are in running for office and what he would like to see happen in North Carolina if he were governor.

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6:23

1/26/2024 Talk of the Town - TJ Cawley

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2024/01/26

Most of Wake County is experiencing growth and Morrisville is no exception. They are in the process of improving roads and other infrastructure to accommodate for through traffic going into the town from neighboring cities. Lacking some amidites as their neighboring cities they are in the planning stages of making a proper main street. Mayor TJ Cawley tells us more.

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5:10

1/26/2024 Debbie Taylor

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2024/01/26

Duke Children's Hospital is been a major player in medical research and is has been one of the best hospitals in the south east for years. Many people support them and help them with fundraising, one of those being, Duke Men's Basketball. Their partnerships has been one of a kind and together they host many events for for the public. Debbie Taylor tells Chris Edwards and Jon Champion the details.

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6:31

1/26/2024 Talk of the Town - Andy Moore

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2024/01/26

Smithfield North Carolina mayor, Andy Moore, joins the Talk of the Town. They have been experiencing a ton of growth lately, they have been improving infrastructure and adding new housing, and have many events in the works at their community center. He talks more with Chris Edwards and Jon Champion.

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5:54

1/25/2024 Michael Easley, US Eastern District Attorney

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2024/01/25

January is human trafficking awareness month, and North Carolina is one of the top 10 states for human trafficking. The state has been doing a lot to tackle the issue all over the state. The US eastern District Attorney, Michael Easley has been doing a lot to help train and bring awareness to this issue all over the state and along I-95 in particular. He is also trying to improve economic and drug crimes. He talks with Chris Edwards and Jon Champion.

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8:10

1/25/2024 Talk of the Town - Leonardo Williams

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2024/01/25

Recently elected Leonardo Williams has a long list of issues he plans on tackling during his term. He wants to put a heavy focus on community and economic development while improving housing issues they have been having. Leonardo talks about his these goals and more with Chris Edwards and Jon Champion.

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4:42

1/25/2024 Chris Smith

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2024/01/25

The Raleigh Museum of Natural Science has an event coming up all about asteroids and meteorites. Chris Smith with the museum joins the WPTF Morning show to tell us all about it.

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